Peter Smolarik draws on many musical influences from the reservoir of traditional acoustic-based genres. The music is kept rather simple and straightforward, clearly recognizable song structures are dominant and revolve around Peter’s guitar, harmonica and heartfelt personal lyrics. MUSIC CAREER For more than 17 years Peter’s storytelling has been reflected through his music, and this journey is what makes Peter Smolarik’s music so unique. Peter really became publically known at the end of 2009, with his first break into the industry through a stunning live performance in the city of Vienna which met with great success and critical acclaim which has built a reputation for outstanding live performance especially among those well-respected Austrian musicians who witnessed Peter’s first steps into the industry. This introduction was soon followed by more regular shows and concerts throughout Europe which has resulted in Peter's very loyal and growing fan base. Inspired by this success Peter then decided to create a similar environment for musicians in Slovakia. This process of discovery has led Peter to develop other great industry skills – such as organization & management, with the results speaking for themselves. Since 2011 Peter has established Slovakia's first regular monthly-based singer-songwriting open stage show in the city of Bratislava, designed to provide emerging artists with the opportunity to kick off their careers through live performance. With humble beginnings Peter's project has become international, bringing together 150+ artists mostly from Slovakia, Austria & Czech republic for regular performances, the impact of which will be felt for generations. Peter’s consistently outstanding performances and ongoing organisational efforts have provided further wide spread industry respect along the way, which has led to another major milestone in Peter's music career: an offer to perform at "Pohoda Festival 2013", which is one of the most recognized music festivals in Central Europe.ACTIVISM As an activist, Peter has always been inspired by people who try to make the world a better place. Volunteering has become his second language. He is passionate about homeless charity and human rights defending. He also supports initiatives of the “Confederation of Political Prisoners”, helping the cause through live performance at the memorial unveiling ceremonies honouring victims of the communist era.„Music is my vehicle for making things happen.“